Black Superheroes
Popularized by the Wesley Snipes portrayal, this vampire hunter is known for his slick moves and all-black ensemble.
Who is Blade?
Nigeria and Ghana are known for their fierce rivalry over this rice dish.
What is jollof?
This street was known as “Nashville’s Black Wall Street” and housed many black businesses such as the New Era Club. It is currently still home to black businesses such as Slim & Husky’s and No Free Coffee.
What is Jefferson Street?
This HBCU’s Tigers proudly wear blue and white and have a marching band known as the Aristocrat of Bands.
What is Tennessee State University?
Since 2022, this annual May event has brought margaritas, tacos and music to Nashville for this national holiday.
What is ¡Salud! Cinco de Mayo?
This African superhero, most notably played by Chadwick Boseman, is king of a fictional nation known as Wakanda.
Who is Black Panther?
This popular New Orleans dish involves the use of roux and a variety of vegetables. It is often served over rice.
What is gumbo?
This music group is the first collegiate music group to win a Grammy. They are also the reason Nashville earned the title “music city.”
Who are the Fisk Jubilee Singers?
This Black-owned marketplace pops up monthly to showcase Black businesses, music, and culture.
What is Nashville Black Market?
This was our very first comedy show—held right here at this venue.
What is Blunt Humor?
This Omega-level mutant is known for her weather manipulation abilities as well as her magic gained through her Kenyan and Black American ancestry.
Who is Storm?
While this dish has Italian origins, it has become a staple in Black American homes and at many a cookout.
What is Spaghetti?
This media mogul and millionaire began her career in Nashville at WTVF while still at TSU. She is one of the few black women in the country to have an EGOT.
Who is Oprah Winfrey?
This downtown museum celebrates African American music and culture with interactive exhibits and events.
What is the National Museum of African American Music?
Our outdoor summer series where we screen films under the stars with local vendors and community vibes.
What is Movies After Dark?
This superhero had a popular tv show in the early 2000s. Known for his electric based abilities, his secret identity shares a name with Black American artist Virgil Abloh.
Who is Static Shock?
This popular meat–most known for its Jamaican version–can be cooked in a variety of ways, but it is usually served over rice with gravy.
What is oxtail?
This fort is the largest inland stone fortification built during the Civil War.
What is Fort Negley?
The Spartans are the mascot for this East Nashville high school.
What is Stratford?
This annual cookout is all about the grill, the games, and the good company.
What is We Grillen?
First premiering in 1981, this female superhero is able to channel the abilities of various animals through a mysterious necklace known as the Tantu Totem.
Who is Vixen?
James Hemmings developed this popular black American dish after a trip to France with his then owner Thomas Jefferson. This dish has become a staple in many American households and soul food in general.
What is mac n cheese?
Nashville was known as the “Black Nashville of the South” due to the presence of five HBCUs. These HBCUs were Fisk University, Meharry Medical College, Tennessee State University, American Baptist college, and this university.
What is Central Tennessee College/Walden University?
This vodka brand in the signature frosted bottle was the Hit Single For Cashvilles Prince.
What is Grey Goose?
This exclusive social club gathering is designed to help guests unplug, connect, and build real friendships without their phones.
What is Only Friends?